Famous people and celebrities who died on December 12

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on December 12. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

  • 1889 Robert Browning

    British poet, aged 12, who ranks alongside lord tennyson among the greatest of the victorian age. he met elizabeth barrett, a 40-year-old invalid spinster with whom he had been in touch for several months. they were secretly married on 9/12/1846. she escaped from the house a week later and married robert. they traveled to paris, then on to italy where …

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    1939 Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s. they were the stars of hollywood's glamorous society, thanks to his marriage with mary pickford 1920-1935. douglas jr., his only son, was his third marriage.

  • 1951 Mildred Bailey

    Mildred Bailey was a pioneering jazz singer known for her distinctive vocal style and significant influence on early swing and popular music during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • 1963 Yasujiro Ozu

    Legendary Japanese film director renowned for his minimalist style and profound family dramas, considered one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    1968 Tallulah Bankhead

    Iconic American actress known for her powerful stage performances and flamboyant personality. She was a prominent figure in theater and film during the early to mid-20th century. Her autobiography 'Tallulah' provided insights into her remarkable life and career.

  • Jack Cassidy
    1976 Jack Cassidy

    Jack Cassidy was a renowned American actor and singer known for his versatile performances in television and theater. He was a prominent figure in entertainment during the mid-20th century and was married to actress Shirley Jones.

  • Fay Compton
    1978 Fay Compton

    Actress (othello) dies at 74

  • Anne Baxter
    1985 Anne Baxter

    Acclaimed Hollywood actress who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 'The Razor's Edge' and was nominated for 'All About Eve'. She was also the daughter of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright and starred in over 50 films throughout her career.

  • 1985 Ian Stewart

    Founding member of The Rolling Stones, pianist, and key behind-the-scenes figure who was crucial to the band's early formation and success.

  • Eleanor Boardman
    1991 Eleanor Boardman

    Actor (crowd), passes away at 93

  • 1993 Jozsef Antall

    First democratically elected Prime Minister of Hungary after the fall of communism, playing a crucial role in Hungary's transition from a communist state to a democratic system.

  • 1999 Joseph Heller

    Renowned American novelist and satirist best known for his groundbreaking anti-war novel 'Catch-22', which became a landmark work of 20th-century literature and a powerful critique of military bureaucracy.

  • 1999 Paul Cadmus

    Renowned American artist and illustrator known for his provocative and detailed paintings that often critiqued American society. He was a significant figure in the mid-20th century art scene, particularly associated with the Social Realism movement.

  • 2002 Dee Brown

    American author and historian famous for his groundbreaking book 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee', which critically examined the Native American experience during westward expansion.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    2005 Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936)

  • Peter Boyle
    2006 Peter Boyle

    Renowned American actor best known for his roles in 'Young Frankenstein' and the TV series 'Everybody Loves Raymond'. He was a versatile performer who successfully transitioned between comedy and dramatic roles.

  • 2006 Paul Arizin

    Paul Arizin was a legendary NBA basketball player who played for the Philadelphia Warriors, known for his innovative jump shot and being one of the most influential players of the 1950s.

  • 2007 Ike Turner

    Influential American musician and bandleader who was a pioneering figure in rock and R&B music, known for his musical partnership and tumultuous marriage with Tina Turner.

  • Van Johnson
    2008 Van Johnson

    Iconic Hollywood actor of the 1940s and 1950s, known for his distinctive red hair and boyish charm. He starred in 125 films and was a prominent performer in theater and cinema during the golden age of Hollywood.

  • 2008 Avery Dulles

    Avery Dulles was a prominent American Jesuit priest, theologian, and cardinal who made significant contributions to Catholic theological scholarship and was widely respected in religious academic circles.

  • Audrey Totter
    2013 Audrey Totter

    Prominent American film noir actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood movies like 'The Carpetbaggers' and 'The Set-Up', who was a significant figure in mid-20th century cinema.

  • 2013 Tom Laughlin

    American independent filmmaker best known for the 'Billy Jack' series, a groundbreaking martial arts drama that became a significant cultural phenomenon in the early 1970s.

  • 2016 Shirley Hazzard

    Acclaimed Australian-American writer known for her elegant prose and literary works exploring human relationships and international themes.

  • 2017 Ed Lee

    American politician and attorney who served as the 43rd mayor of San Francisco from 2011 until his unexpected death in 2017.

  • 2017 Carol Bellamy

    Prominent global leader who served as Executive Director of UNICEF from 1995 to 2005, significantly contributing to international children's welfare and humanitarian efforts.

  • Danny Aiello
    2019 Danny Aiello

    Danny Aiello was a prominent American character actor known for memorable roles in Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' and the romantic comedy 'Moonstruck', for which he received an Oscar nomination.

  • Ann Reinking
    2020 Ann Reinking

    Renowned Broadway dancer, choreographer, and actress best known for her work in 'Chicago' and her significant contributions to musical theater during the 1970s and 1980s.

  • 2020 Charley Pride

    Groundbreaking African American country music singer who became the first Black superstar in the genre, selling over 20 million records and winning multiple Grammy Awards.

  • 2020 John le Carré

    Duplicate of John le Carré entry

  • Vicente Fernández
    2021 Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández was a legendary Mexican ranchera singer, actor, and businessman known as 'El Rey de la Música Mexicana' (The King of Mexican Music). He was a cultural icon who significantly influenced Latin American music and entertainment for decades.

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